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At Read the Book First, we love watching book adaptations come alive on screen! Whether a movie, tv show or a YouTube mini-series, there's something magical about seeing someone's interpretation of a book come to life! We do however believe that you should always try to read the book first.
Each week we'll read a book and discuss it together. Then we'll watch one or two of the book's adaptations and consider the good, bad, and entertaining choices made throughout the adaptations.
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Stephanie returns to join us as we watch and review New Moon. Make sure to check out our Patreon in order to find out how I "stumped Stephanie with a truck" in the guess the character game we played. content warnings: depression, suicidal ideation, werewolves, vampires, blood, death, self harm Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us...
Stephanie returns to help us continue reading and reviewing the Twilight Saga, with this discussion of New Moon by Stephanie Meyer. Make sure you check out last year's episode discussing Twilight! blog post mentioned in the episode - https://stepheniemeyer.com/the-books/new-moon/new-moon-the-story/ content warnings: vampirism, death, self-harm, suicide, abandonment, emotional abuse, depression Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com ...
Join Marissa and Jenessa as they discuss and compare the 1975 and 2004 adaptations of The Stepford Wives. Which movie is the more accurate adaptation? Check out the Patreon exclusive episode where Marissa and Jenessa play "F Marry K*ll"! content warnings - brain washing, robots, misogyny, kidnapping, death Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, ...
Marissa joins us to discuss the 1972 sci-fi, horror novella, The Stepford Wives. Is this a satire? Is this still relevant over 50 years later? Listen to find out! content warnings: brain washing, lack of consent, kidnapping, domestic violence Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy rea...
Spencer returns to help Jenessa analyze the 1995 film adaptation, Sense and Sensibility. Is this the best Austen adaptation? Is Emma Thompson the greatest actress of all time? You can follow Spencer on her bookstagram, @septemberance. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy readi...
It's time to dive into the podcast's first Jane Austen novel! Jenessa and Spencer discuss what is "sense" and "sensibility", the f-boy-ness of a certain love interest, and whether or not this book is a love story. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inquiries onl...
Amanda and Jenessa watch the 2007 film adaptation, Bridge to Terabithia. Make sure to check out our Patreon to watch more Jenessa and Amanda shenanigans. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com
Amanda joins us to reread the heartbreaking children's classic, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Read and cry along as we discuss childhood lonely, friendship, and grief. Content Warnings: neglect, abuse, grief, death of a child Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy rea...
Neha returns to discuss the 1993 film adaptation, Much Ado About Nothing. Neha and Jenessa also discuss Anyone But You (2023) and Jenessa briefly recaps Much Ado About Nothing (2012). Follow the Novel Tea on their Instagram, substack, and on your preferred podcast platform! content warning: death, infidelity, innuendo, betrayal Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to s...
This week we read our second Shakespeare play for the podcast, Much Ado About Nothing! Neha, from The Novel Tea, joins us to dive into this messy friend group! Follow the Novel Tea on their Instagram, substack, and your preferred podcast platform! content warning: death, infidelity, innuendo, betrayal Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and f...
Marissa joins us to discuss Apple TV's Murderbot, Season 1, starring Alexander Skarsgård! Join our Patreon to listen to the exclusive mini-episode where Marissa and I rank iconic characters played by the Skarsgårds! Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inqui...
Marissa joins us as we discuss the award winning novella, All Systems Red by Martha Wells. We discuss space capitalism, why Jenessa doesn't typically enjoy sci-fi, and what determines sentience. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - rea...
Amanda helps us analyze Matilda (1996) and Matilda the Musical (2022). We discuss the original stage production and how adapting a book into a movie then a stage production and then a movie musical changes a story. time stamps: 00:00:37 - Matilda (1996) 00:51:51- Matilda the Musical (stage production 00:54:21 - Matilda the Musical (2022) Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookF...
Amanda returns to revisit a childhood classic, Matilda by Roald Dahl. We discuss Matilda's powers, our favorite Roald Dahl books, and whether or not Ms. Honey is a good teacher. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail...
Ashley of If It Was a Book joins Jenessa to discuss the teenage star-cross lovers movie, Five Feet Apart. Follow Ashley and If it Was a Book! Jenessa was a guest on Ashley's podcast, so definitely check that out as well! If It Was a Book - Instagram If It Was a Book - YouTube If It Was a Book - Spotify content warnings: cystic fibrosis, chronic illness, death of a loved one Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon a...
Join Ashley, from If It Was a Book, and Jenessa as they discuss Five Feet Apart by Rachel Lippincott, Mikki Daughtry, and Tobias Iaconis. This book was written at the same time as the film's screenplay, so did the book actually come first? Listen to find out! Follow Ashley and If it Was a Book! Jenessa was a guest on Ashley's podcast, so definitely check that out as well! If It Was a Book - Instagram If It Was a Book - YouTube If It Was a Book - Spotify content warnings: cystic fibrosis, ch...
Alyssa and Jenessa discuss the 90s classic starring Angela Bassett and Taye Diggs, How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Follow Alyssa and her podcast, Stories and Spoilers! @stories.and.spoilers.podcast on Instagram @Stories.and.spoilers.booktalks on YouTube Listen on Spotify content warning: age gap romance, steamy scenes, cursing Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget...
Alyssa returns to help us dive into the tropical romance, How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan. We discuss the age gap featured and what is the "groove" Stella was looking to get back. Follow Alyssa and her podcast, Stories and Spoilers @stories.and.spoilers.podcast on Instagram @Stories.and.spoilers.booktalks on YouTube Listen on Spotify the video mentioned by Jenessa and Alyssa Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprou...
Marissa joins us to discuss the 2025 sci-fi film, Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson. We discuss how cute the creepers were, the accent work done by Pattinson, and the fact that there was too much bodily fluids used. Check out the Vanity Fair interview Jenessa referenced. Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 ...
Marissa joins us to discuss Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton. We discuss the Ship of Theseus, the pros and cons of space travel, and how much we enjoyed the "creepers". Make sure to check out our Patreon! We have exclusive minisodes with guests, reading vlogs from Jenessa, early access to episodes, and more! Send us a text Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, ...
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